Author Archives: Jeanne Jackson

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I'll let Siegfried tell the story:

“Every year we look forward to the moment when the animals and birds show up for the first time with their babies. Earlier in July it finally happened – a Raccoon mother and her tiny two babies came to our property. All of a sudden one of the little ones quickly ran away, but the mother followed immediately. We could not believe our eyes when she picked up the baby with her front legs and her teeth, and then returned it to the other baby, walking upright on her hind legs. We have never seen that before! When she reached the other baby she dropped her or him down, right next to the other sibling.”

Thanks to Siegfried for sharing his photo with us here. To see another of Siegfried's Raccoon photos, this one with a mom and four little masked bandits, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2011/09/08/charming-photo-by-coastal-photographer-siegfried-matull-of-a-raccoon-family/

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Earlier this month I showed you several newborn Barn Owl babies. Here they are three weeks later.

I understand Barn Owls are VERY noisy so it's a good thing these Owls are in Vita's barn.

Thanks to Vita for sharing this photo with us here. Here's link to the first post of these beautiful Owls: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/07/07/barn-owl-babies-have-been-seen-and-are-they-ever-cute/

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Jeff Petit was out in the Pacific Ocean when he noticed this beautiful Fog Bow.

Fog Bows are similar to rainbows. They are formed in fog rather than rain. When they have no color, as in Jeff's photo, they are sometimes called White Rainbows. Pretty cool sight while out on the ocean!

Thanks to Jeff for sharing his photo with us here.

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There have been many reports of young Brown Pelicans being seen in unusual places. Some of them are tired and need a safe place to rest for a bit. That was the case with the juvenile Brown Pelican that paid her a visit last week.

Here the young bird is taking over Andrea's deck. Note in the back a friend is holding a chair. She was a little worried about the Pelican's big beak. I don't think there was anything to worry about, though.

 The Pelican noticed its reflection in Andrea's sliding glass doors. It watched itself for a little bit.

 Then it settled down...

and tucked its head under its wing and went to sleep.

After an hour or so the Brown Pelican woke and flew off, hopefully to find some tasty fish in the ocean and continue its migration northward. It's pretty special to have a Brown Pelican pay you a house call.

Thanks to Andrea for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

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Looks like this Gray Fox got to close for a pair of Steller's Jays. They buzzed the poor Gray Fox until it slunk off. Hal Fogel captured the event.

Thanks go to Hal for allowing me to share his action shot with you here.
To see a photo of a pair of Gray Foxes in a more peaceful situation, here's the link to Siegfried Matull's photo: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/06/13/a-mated-gray-fox-pair-as-photographed-by-siegfried-matull/